Pitstop II C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Racing

Pitstop II

Certified classic

SystemCommodore 64
GenreRacing
DeveloperEpyx
PublisherEpyx
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 7

Pitstop II is a racing game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Epyx.

Among the 70 C64 racing games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

Epyx also made Rogue, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero and Chip's Challenge for the C64.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you want to experience one of the C64's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Pitstop II is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Pitstop II walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Pitstop II FAQ

Who made Pitstop II?

It was developed by Epyx.

Is Pitstop II multiplayer?

No. Pitstop II is a single-player game.

How long does Pitstop II take to play?

As a racing game, Pitstop II typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Pitstop II on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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